What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Embarcadero?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Embarcadero. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Mission St & 1st St via El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

The distance between Los Altos and Embarcadero is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 50m and costs $12 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Embarcadero bus from?

Los Altos to Embarcadero bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Train or bus from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero is to Caltrain which takes 1h 50m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Los Altos to Embarcadero bus arrive?

Los Altos to Embarcadero bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Embarcadero is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 854+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

Los Altos to Embarcadero - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 292 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Embarcadero by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 50m
$12–17
Drive 38.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Embarcadero38.6 mi
44 min
$7–11
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 1st St292 / ...
3h 29m
$8–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Embarcadero38.6 mi
44 min
$140–170

Los Altos to Embarcadero by bus, train, and tram

125Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mission St & 1st St via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, and Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway in around 3h 29m.

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